These retreat locations have been recommended by pastors and others for meetings, group and/or spiritual retreats. Some places require reservations months or years in advance, others have seasonal considerations.
Ignatian Spirituality Centre of Montreal (formerly Villa St. Martin) They’ve moved to two new locations to the Wickham Centre in Montreal, QC and Villa Saint Martin in Pierrefonds, QC
Diane, thank you for sharing this experience with us along with ways we can pray. When I started reading this, I wondered if you met with Abara representatives. A very dear friend of mine works for Abara and it's possible you even met him - Nate Ledbetter. He's an inspiring soul with a heart for justice. Grace and peace. ~ Margie Brenner
That's so awesome that you met Nate! I worked with him at Mars Hill Bible Church (Grandville) back in the day. If I go to El Paso, he might not let me return to Michigan as he'd probably want me to work for him :) One day, I'll meet up with him and his family again. I love to hear him speak about the things he's most passionate about. I've been following Abara on the socials since he was hired. I'm so glad you wrote this article and are helping to educate the rest of us on such an important topic. The hands and feet of Jesus, you are.
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These retreat locations have been recommended by pastors and others for meetings, group and/or spiritual retreats. Some places require reservations months or years in advance, others have seasonal considerations.
Canada
Crieff Hills Retreat Centre in Puslinch, ON
DEV Hotel and Conference Center in Cornwall, ON (formerly the NAV Centre)
Five Oaks Centre in Paris, ON
Ignatian Spirituality Centre of Montreal (formerly Villa St. Martin) They’ve moved to two new locations to the Wickham Centre in Montreal, QC and Villa Saint Martin in Pierrefonds, QC
Kingfisher Bay Retreat in North Kawartha, ON
King’s Fold Retreat & Renewal Centre in Cochrane, AB
Mount Carmel Spiritual Centre in Niagara Falls, ON
Mount Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre in Ancaster, ON
United States
BMI Oasis in Richland, MI
CONNRI Lodge and Conference Center in Ashford, CT
Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center in Colorado Springs, CO
Grotonwood Camp & Conference Center in Groton, MA
Haven River Inn in Comfort, TX
Hearthside Cabin Rentals in the Great Smoky Mountains of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, TN
Lake Huron Retreat Center in Burtchville, MI
Prince Conference Center in Grand Rapids, MI
Sandy Cove Ministries in North East, MD
The Shack Christian Retreat & Conference Center in White Cloud, MI
University of Saint Mary of the Lake Conference Center in Mundelein, IL
Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center in Toano, VA
YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, CO
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I learned of a beautiful ecumenical retreat center from one of our Thrive staff. Check out Laity Lodge located in the center of Texas Hill Country.
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Diane, thank you for sharing this experience with us along with ways we can pray. When I started reading this, I wondered if you met with Abara representatives. A very dear friend of mine works for Abara and it's possible you even met him - Nate Ledbetter. He's an inspiring soul with a heart for justice. Grace and peace. ~ Margie Brenner
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That's so awesome that you met Nate! I worked with him at Mars Hill Bible Church (Grandville) back in the day. If I go to El Paso, he might not let me return to Michigan as he'd probably want me to work for him :) One day, I'll meet up with him and his family again. I love to hear him speak about the things he's most passionate about. I've been following Abara on the socials since he was hired. I'm so glad you wrote this article and are helping to educate the rest of us on such an important topic. The hands and feet of Jesus, you are.